1. The presumption of undue influence applies to contracts made by individuals in specific types of relationships. Why is this so?
2. What obligation rests on the “dominant party” in a contract where the presumption of undue influence applies, if the other party alleges undue influence?
3. How does undue influence differ from duress?
4. Identify the situations where duress may be raised as a legal means for avoiding a contract.
5. A and B entered into a verbal agreement whereby A would sell an automobile to B for $6,500. B drew up a written agreement (which A and B signed) that set out the price as $6,000. A failed to notice the change at the time of signing the agreement. What advice would you give A?
